Senior Renewables Engineer (Leadership Role)
MSP Staffing Pty Ltd · Cape Town
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Start free — we apply for you →Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Renewables Engineer to provide technical leadership across renewable energy projects while driving business growth and strengthening strategic industry relationships. This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), coupled with the ability to lead high-performing teams and engage confidently with developers, lenders, and key industry stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across renewable energy projects from development through implementation.
- Lead engineering teams, mentor technical professionals, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Deliver technical expertise across solar PV, wind, and BESS technologies.
- Support project development by providing engineering guidance and strategic technical input.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, financiers, lenders, and other key stakeholders.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Prepare technical proposals, presentations, and client solutions.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with industry standards, client requirements, and best engineering practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project execution.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 12 years' experience in renewable energy engineering, with preference given to candidates with 15+ years' experience.
- Strong technical expertise in Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Established relationships with renewable energy developers, lenders, and key industry stakeholders.
- Proven business development experience within the renewable energy sector.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submit your CV to engineering.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za or call 021 555 0432.
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